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The Golden Era of Rock and Roll was between 1954 and 1963 introducing to the world artists like Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley and Chubby Checker.

One of those artists is bringing the golden era back to Dearborn.

Chubby Checker, who was born as Ernest Evans, will perform live at 8 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in the Michael A. Guido Theater, 15801 Michigan Ave. The show will also include The Marcels, The Spaniels and Shades of Blue.

“I’m going to be coming to Detroit and I’m excited about it and when I get there I want the place to be sold out,” said Checker.

Tickets are available online on the theater website or by calling or visiting the theater box office at 313-943-2354. Tickets range from $25 to $55. There will be a $5 discount for with the promotional code “Chubby” that can be used online or at the box office.

Checker has been performing music since he left high school in 1960. He said when he left school his hit single “The Twist” was playing on the radio.

After graduation he thought, “I’m glad I have a job.”

“I had something to do – and it was something that I wanted to do,” he said. “I really wanted to be on stage as a stage performer making music and I’ve been living my dream for all those years.”

“The Twist” was originally recorded by Hank Ballard and the Midnighters in 1959 but it wasn’t until the summer of 1960 when Checker performed the song live on The Dick Clark Show it became a number one hit around the world.

Following his performance Checker said he will take pictures and sign autographs with the audience.

After performing in Dearborn, Checker said he will continue to perform in other locations including a Tennessee show once he leaves Michigan.

“I’m all over the place,” he added. “We’ve got lots to do – we’re busy.”

Scott Avig, promoter and producer of the concert said these types of nostalgic shows occur about four or five times a year in Dearborn. The center has hosted artists such as The Temptations, The Crystals, The Drifters and Avig believes Chubby Checker will be the biggest show to date. Avig said the venue holds about 1,100 attendees and hopes the show will sell out.

The popularity of these shows is primarily generational, Avig said. Most individuals from their 50s to 80s enjoy going to these shows and listening to the music from their youth.

“They can’t really relate to the stuff that’s out there today,” said Avig. “The heavy metal, the rap, the country – they like the music they came up with so it’s still very popular amongst the older people.”

Candy Frenkel, an owner of Midwest Refineries and resident of Waterford, said she is expected to be at the concert because the events are put on so well.

“I don’t miss any of Scott’s concerts,” she says. “They’re phenomenal. I just like the variety of entertainment. (Scott) puts on a great show and he has great performers.”

Frenkel said she recommends the concerts because they’re not just for her generation but for all.

“I would recommend the concerts to everyone, not just the people who like Motown or Du-wop, but even the younger generation,” she said, “People can dance, you can understand the words and the music really lifts you up.”